In the aftermath of 2020, and with 2024 voting already underway, election integrity remains a pivotal issue in our political discourse. Joining us this week for a bipartisan breakdown of election security myths vs. facts are Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and host of "Assembly Required," and Matt Masterson, Senior Director of Microsoft's Democracy For ... Show More
Yesterday
AI and the Enshittification Era with Cory Doctorow
With billions pouring into AI based on its promises, Jon is joined by Cory Doctorow, author of “The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI,” to separate the hype from reality. Together, they examine how the AI industry relies on inflated expectations, question what AI can genui ... Show More
1h 40m
Jul 22
Socializing with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Six months into his administration, Jon is joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani to take stock of what democratic socialist governance looks like in practice. Together, they explore what it takes to lead the nation's largest city guided by those principles, discuss h ... Show More
1h 14m
Jul 15
The Fed, Unreserved with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee
As the Fed's new leadership navigates persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, Jon is joined by Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, to better understand how America's most powerful economic institution actually works. Together, they explore th ... Show More
1h 22m
Jan 2024
Why 2024 Is Unlike Any Previous Election
Disinformation. Threats to election workers. A potential presidential rematch. We look at why this election season is different than others before, and what it means for voting. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior poli ... Show More
15m 23s
May 2023
The Backup Plan for Lost Voters
This episode contains strong language. A central reality of the 2024 presidential election is taking shape: Voters may, once again, be faced with a choice between Donald J. Trump and President Biden.For months, Astead has been speaking with party insiders whose main question abou ... Show More
43m 24s
Nov 2024
The 2024 United States Presidential Election
This week, host Dan Hugger is joined by John Pinheiro, Anthony Bradley, and Dylan Pahman to discuss the results of the 2024 U.S. elections. What do the results say about American society, its politics, its parties, and its future? A wide-ranging conversation from pre-election pol ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2024
The Campaign Moment: AI and other election threats
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments of the 2024 campaign.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transpa ... Show More
29m 46s
Nov 2024
Normally Podcast: Our Thoughts About Election Day 2024
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the current political landscape after Election Day, focusing on polling dynamics, voter behavior, and the strategies of both Trump and Kamala Harris. They explore the implications of recent polls, the social costs ... Show More
28m 52s
Sep 2020
Introducing: Election 101
If there's one thing we know about 2020, it's that what's supposed to happen might not. This November will be no exception. In Election 101, we’re getting back to the basics of what's at stake when you cast your vote. Whether you’re a political novice or longtime expert, this pod ... Show More
3m 22s